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Whether it’s a shared cup of tea, or a shoulder to cry on, support groups create an invaluable space to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation. Find your nearest peer support group.

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West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in the Wolverhampton area. The group provides a safe space for kinship carers to come together, get emotional support, share experiences, and make connections.

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West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in the Solihull area. The group provides a safe space for kinship carers to come together, get emotional support, share experiences, and make connections.

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North East England | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in Seaham and the surrounding area. This group is a chance for kinship carers to meet for coffee, chat, and support each other.

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West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by a Kinship volunteer who is a kinship carer, and supported by Kinship staff. The group is open to all kinship carers in Shropshire and the surrounding area. It intends to provide a safe space for kinship carers to talk openly, get support and make connections.

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South East England | Independent group
In person

Lets Get Creative is led by Parenting Special Children and is for all kinship carers in Berkshire, plus their children aged 5 to 12. Children attend workshops with music and play therapists, who have training and experience in attachment and therapeutic arts. Carers are required to stay for the duration of the session in the room next door for an informal support group.

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South East England | Independent group
In person

This group is led by kinship carers and open to all kinship carers in the Heathfield area. They provide support to kinship carers in the Heathfield area. All kinship carers, with or without legal orders, are welcome. They also arrange social events that bring kinship children together with their carers.

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North East England | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by kinship carers and open to all kinship carers in Bedlington and surrounding areas. This group is a chance for kinship carers to meet for coffee, chat, and support each other.

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West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers in Stafford and the surrounding area. Our group provides a safe space for kinship carers to chat, learn from each other’s experiences and make connections.

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West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers over the age of 18 in the East Birmingham area. Our group provides a safe space for kinship carers to come together, get emotional support, share experiences, and make connections.

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West Midlands | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers over the age of 18 in the Birmingham area. Our group provides a safe space for kinship carers to come together, get emotional support, share experiences, and make connections.

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East Midlands | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers and special guardians in Derby and surrounding areas. Our group gives kinship carers and special guardians a safe, friendly space to come together to chat, get support, share experiences, and make connections.

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North West England | Kinship group
In person

This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers, and those thinking of becoming one in Wigan and the surrounding areas. The group gives kinship carers a chance to meet with other kinship carers, enjoy a cuppa and chat with other people that will understand.

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North West England | Kinship group
In person

The group is led by kinship carers and is open to all kinship carers, and those thinking of becoming one in Cleveleys and the surrounding areas. The group gives kinship carers a chance to meet other kinship carers to share ideas and support each other in an informal environment. All kinship carers, and those thinking about becoming a kinship carer are welcome.

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London | Independent group
In person

This group is led by kinship carers and is open to kinship carers in Haringey and neighbouring boroughs. If you are a grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling or friend raising a child when parents can’t, then you’re a kinship carer and we are here for you. They offer peer support and an opportunity to connect, build meaningful relationships, and meet local kinship carers on a similar journey.

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